gailmelanie Member

I have a few suggestions. I'm not saying it is easy to do, but avoid looking at advertising of all kinds. If you get catalogs in the mail, throw them in the trash without looking at them. If you get offers in envelopes and you know they are solicitations, throw them away without opening them. Don't look at the sales ads…

Sure there are! Here we are! I'm over 50, soon to be qualified for the senior discounts, but I hardly think of myself as old. I don't know how much ongoing motivation I can be, but I am willing and able to encourage just about anyone, provided they aren't hurting themselves.

This is the very reason I have added measurements to track progress. I've only lost a couple of pounds since the first time I measured, but there are an inch gone from both my waist and hips! Hooray for NSVs!

Don't stop the strength training because you need that, but you might consider having a small, high-protein snack after doing your routine, with a small amount of nurtitive drink like watered-down juice or Gatoraide. That can't hurt and might help.

I've never smoked for any lenght of time, still marvel that when I tried I never liked it or got addicted. And, when I was single looking for a man, if he smoked, that was a deal-breaker. So, I'm happy for you and your health and the health of those around you. Thank you for not smoking! You're going to be richer in a lot…

uh... let's say the effort is equal and it takes 30 minutes.

Wow! Have you been contacted by any weight loss product manufacturers to advertise their stuff? It wouldn't be honest if you didn't actually use their stuff, but you sure are a poster gir! You look fabulous, by the way! Way to stick with it.

I work out to keep up my strength and stamina so I can do the strenuous work I want to do without having to ask for help. If it makes me look and feel better, that's nice, too.

One more thing about exercise... we all know sex burns calories, but there is no listing here for that activity. Do you know anywhere to find that information?

My Fitness Pal!

Yeah. If you like your coffee with creamer, use the real stuff. The calorie difference isn't much and it's real. Just count it. In my opinion fat is better than sugar overall, but in moderation, of course. If you must use sugar, use cane sugar in small amounts and avoid high fructose corn syrup and foods that contain it.…

Yes, my question is similar; One thing that isn't really explained in the excercise calculation is that there are calories included that would also be burned just at rest. What percentage of the calories listed as burned is actually basal metabolism? I've read that exercise doesn't really burn that many calories over…

Well, I agree with all that's been said, but I do that most of the time and still get hungry. Yes, drink water each time you feel a hunger pang and see if you forget about the hunger. If you do, you were thirsty. Remember that. Thirst is sometimes experienced as hunger, so drink first. I need to remind myself of that most…

WW has a system to teach people how to eat healthfully and keep track of it. For some people, learning what portion sizes are, how much they should be eating compared with how much they are eating, and keeping track of it with the help of the "leaders" and other members is all they need to lose a little, or a lot. It's the…

I've done the same thing. This is free and the support is much better and more comprehensive.

Good for you! Don't forget not to stop during and after the honeymoon. I'm thinking I need a dog.

Thanks for the reminders and encouragement. For some of us the doldrums aren't from any of the things you list. Rather it is our own behavior that must be acknowledged, if not blamed. Using the food log honestly reveals this as well as the exercise log. We must still be patient with ourselves even when we acknowledge that…

:laugh: So what's it called below "onederland?"

Good job! That's really an accomplishment to be proud of. Keep your eyes on your goal and keep going. You're helping motivate me by reporting your success.

3 X/week is probably enough in the way of frequency of weight training, and if you do your running the same day, maybe increase the intensity but decrease the time. As the others have said, running is not strength training except for your heart, so yes you need to do lower body strength training. It is very important to do…

I bet you have so many friends you can't talk to them all! Is that a good thing? But I like positive, helpful people. Don't forget to help and support yourself in the process.

What she said ^. Your fat will appear jiggly until your skin shrinks around it, which may take a while, but don't be discouraged. Drink lots of water, eat high quality protein, green vegetables and high fiber foods. The combo of diet and exercise will keep you looking good. Don't be afraid of the heavy weights, either.…

The best: It's free, no meetings, always available, constant support, inspiring, real stories from people struggling like the rest of us with real problems, some unrelated to food, eating and fitness. The worst: Strength training can't be calculated into calorie expenditure, not so easy to access with my phone, kind of…

I have run for years at all hours of the night and day in a variety of settings without any problem. I would say you can do that too, BUT... I would recommend not wearing earphones if you are going to be in a more remote area so as to be alert for sounds of anyone's or anything's approach, and to be more atune to and…

Fabulous! Give your body some love for performing so well and yourself some love for your perseverence. Don't know if you've already done this, but maybe a visit to a podiatrist could help your feet feel better.:love:

Wow! Yes, that is very special. When your children finally let you know what you do is important to them and their growth into adulthood, that makes it all worth it. And as you said, someone differently, now you have to live up to the admiration and validate their thoughts and actions. I'm a little envious.

I keep exercising because I need the strength and it keeps me from being in pain from not moving. I keep trying to lose weight because I'm scared about my blood pressure and I don't like the sensation of my rolls of skin touching each other. It's hard to stay motivated, sometimes, though. That's where MFP comes in.

Yeah, if that can be fixed, I say fix it, too. It made me sad just reading that. I'm sorry affection and intimacy are missing from your relationships. When I was single I felt like I was desicating from lack of "water of love." I know I would be hurting if I had a partner who refused affection. I do know, however, that…

Several times a day when my husband is at home. If he's not, I kiss my daughter (on the cheek) at least once a day.

Those folks that claim to be stuffed after eating less than 1200 cal are lying... to us and to themselves. I may not be twice your size, but I feel like I'm starving on 1200 cal/day and can rarely accomplish that. I think they're just trying to brag, like saying some ordinarily painful stimulus really doesn't hurt. Bull!…